18 new players unveiled by Kwara United for new NPFL season

ByYemi Sodeeq

Kwara United Football Club has strengthened its squad with the addition of 18 new players ahead of the kickoff of the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season.

The new arrivals comprise 7 attackers, 4 midfielders, 5 defenders, and 2 goalkeepers, aimed at giving the Harmony Boys a competitive edge in the upcoming campaign.

Speaking during the unveiling ceremony, Club Chairman Mr. Kumbi Titiloye, represented by General Manager Bashir Badawiy, praised the unwavering support of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq and the Kwara State Sports Commission, stressing that the team is “battle ready for the task ahead.”

Badawiy disclosed that 13 players exited the team on mutual consent without any financial obligations, while 14 players were retained and 18 new players signed. He further noted that the club prioritised capturing quality players to strengthen all departments of the squad.

While reiterating the NPFL’s strict stance against betting and other forms of misconduct, Badawiy assured that Kwara United players are fully aware of the penalties and are committed to upholding the ethics of the league. He also expressed gratitude to stakeholders and urged them to sustain their support for the club.

New Signings:

Okon Ini Emmanuel (Attacker, from Akwa United)

Said Charah Mubarak (Attacker, from Katsina United)

Aule Shirsha Johnmark (Midfielder, from Lobi Stars)

Ogunribide Samson Oluwaseun (Defender, from Remo Stars)

Ogbonna Mathew Arinze (Defender, from Bendel Insurance)

Gidado Olakunle Toheeb (Midfielder, from Ikorodu City)

Ngomere Ezekiel Chisom (Midfielder, from Bendel Insurance)

Babatunde Junior Bright (Attacker, from AS Douanes, Niger)

Yekini Kazeem (Goalkeeper, from Aziza FC, Benin)

Salawudeen Olasunkanmi Aliu (Defender, from Sporting Lagos)

Ayinla Olarewaju AbdulRahman (Defender, from El-Kanemi Warriors)

Ajiboye Moses Tobi (Attacker, from Bendel Insurance)

Nyebe Ngede Moses (Attacker, from Crown FC)

Eze Ogbodo Chibuzor (Attacker, from Rivers United)

Obiorah Emeka Kingsley (Attacker, from Dragon FC, Benin)

Kolawole Sheriff (Goalkeeper, from Kwara United U-19)

Alege Mahee Mohammed (Midfielder, from Kwara United U-19)

Ezenabo Somtonchukwu (Defender, from Kwara United U-19)

With this blend of youth and experience, Kwara United is poised to compete strongly as they begin their NPFL campaign against Ikorodu City on Sunday at the Rashidi Yekini Main Bowl of the George Innih Stadium, Ilorin.

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Yemi Sodeeq is an Investigative Journalist and Fact checker with The Informant247.

He is the Head of Investigative Desk of The Informant247 and a 2024 Kwame KariKari Fact-checking fellow under DUBAWA.

Yemi's interest covers investigation, accountability reporting, social justice and sport reportage.

With over five years experience, he has produced impactful stories with a lot of digital footprints.

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